7. e1g1 As always in the Italian opening, several move orders and alternatives are possible, although the game's character doesn't change much. 7... h7h6 Preventing problems with the bishop's pin on g5. 8. c1e3  8... c8e6  9. a4a5 A new move, gaining space on the queenside and inviting Black to sharpen the game. Praggnanandhaa tried two alternatives but failed to get any advantage: